Free Babe Ruth: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher

played. The first true
     power hitter, he hit home runs farther and more frequently than any other player in the first half of the twentieth century.
     He was a strong pitcher, too, and made amazing game-saving catches in the outfield. His love of the sport shone through in
     the way he horsed around with teammates and in his overall determination to win. But there was a darker side to Babe that
     nearly ruined his career—and his life. In the end, Ruth managed to overcome his personal demons, improve his health, and lead
     his beloved Yankees to championship status. Simply put, there has never been another player like the Babe.
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